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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 21, 2026
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PATRIOT CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 3575855 · MC814919 · EIN 86-2095985 · NOT AUTHORIZED
2679 JONES DR, MEBANE, NC, 27302
(919) 794-6464 · BRIAN BALLADR
35
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not active5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
152 / 72
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
118 / 479
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 73641010 · eff 04/09/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance425 pts
Unsafe Driving54 pts
Other38 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 81 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.17A1-LRLDWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA69
NV10
NH8
NC7
NJ4
TN4
DE3
WY3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.47 | 0.48 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.26 | 3.26 | ≈39–43% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Santa Clara County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Clara County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 65% · Seat belt 26% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 28% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (2 OOS) · Brakes 18% (1 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 16 inspections, 17 violations, 3 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 2 OOS · 59%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.445).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 35%
393.47E ×3, 391.11B4-CLHA, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.353).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | Not Reported, NV | ✓ | ||
| 03/25/2026 | MESA, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 01/08/2026 | BOULDER CITY, NV | ✓ | ||
| 10/28/2025 | GRANITEVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 04/16/2025 | NV | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
26 truck23 trailer8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN BALLADR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
72
Registered since
2021-02-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNUTS TRUCKING LLC | 2379032 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
05/17/2024 — Insurance cancelled — THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS6-Z11-C1405T-03
05/15/2024 — Insurance cancelled — THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS6-Z11-C1405T-03
04/18/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2024)
04/18/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2024)
04/09/2024 — Insurance filed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 73641010
04/09/2024 — Insurance replaced — THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS6-Z11-C1405T-03
05/14/2023 — Insurance cancelled — THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS6-Z11-C1405T-03
04/17/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2023)
04/17/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2023)
05/13/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 810008194
04/19/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/28/2024)
04/19/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/28/2024)
04/16/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
04/16/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/16/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/09/2021 — Insurance filed — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 810008194
04/09/2021 — Insurance transferred — THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z11-261576-01
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3575855.